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Indonesia is the three largest countries producing cocoa in the world. However, the productivity tends to be slow down, which cause concern income generation for smallholder farmers across the county. This study deals with the performance of diversification based on creating cocoa by product and waste management of livestock integrated farming in order to increasing household income due to low productivity. This research covers more than 120 household farmers as the respondent through the survey by using questionnaire in three districts population sample. The results of this study indicate that the response of farmers in this study location those are introduced technology components shows effective value. This shows a positive support for the results of this study. The results of the cost and feasibility analysis of the business of making solid organic fertilizers, processing cocoa beans and making bio-char or biological charcoal of cocoa pod show those businesses can be a pattern of diversification of farm household income in the small scale concept. The household scale model of this study development through the zero waste concepts applied at the study site is expected to be a recommendation for the local government in an effort to improve the welfare of cocoa farmer households in this region. Contribution/ Originality
The paper’s primary contribution is finding that the zero waste models based on the cocoa commodity becoming the diversification of income generation for smallholder farmers due to the low productivity of cocoa beans in enhancing household income. Agricultural Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
School Management Practices, Teachers Effectiveness, and Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics in Secondary Schools of Cross River State, Nigeria
This study assessed school management practices, teachers’ effectiveness and students’ academic performance in mathematics in Cross River State’s secondary schools. The study was guided by two formulated null hypotheses. The study adopted the factorial research design. Simple and proportionate stratified random sampling techniques were adopted in selecting a sample of 2,145 (893 teachers and 1252 students) from a population of 6,356 teachers, and 39,468 senior secondary school students respectively. “School Management Practices Questionnaire” (SMPQ), “Teachers’ Effectiveness Questionnaire” (TEQ), and Students’ Mathematics Achievement Test (SMAT) were all used as instruments for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Gutman Split-Half (GSH) reliability technique, with coefficients of .919, .889, and .952 obtained for SMPQ, TEQ, and SMAT respectively. The null hypotheses were all tested at .05 alpha level using Pearson correlation matrix and multiple regression. Multiple regression was employed as a multivariate statistical tool due to its ability to examine the combined effect of several independent variables on a dependent variable. Findings revealed that principals’ leadership techniques, conflict management, teachers’ motivation, teachers’ discipline, school supervision, students’ records management, students’ discipline, effective communication, teachers’ effectiveness, and students’ academic performance are significantly related. The eight independent variables jointly predicted teachers’ effectiveness (F= 505.47, p<.05) and students’ academic performance (F=728.16, p<.05) significantly. It was recommended that secondary school principals should perform their routine duties of school management regularly and consistently in order to boost teachers’ effectiveness and improve students’ academic performance in mathematics. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of few studies which have assessed inter-relationships among some school management practices, teachers’ effectiveness and students’ performance in Mathematics. The study also contributes to existing literature by determining the partial and cumulative effects of some school management practices on teachers’ effectiveness and students’ performance respectively. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Measuring Customers Satisfaction of Islamic Banking Sector in Jordan
This study measured the satisfaction of customers with the quality of Jordanian Islamic banking services. This study investigated the effect of customer satisfaction factors (quality of services, trust, and institutional image and the confidence of customers) in Islamic banks on their satisfaction with their services. The sample size consisted of 186 clients of Jordanian Islamic banks. The paper used simple and multiple linear regression methods. The major findings revealed that there is a positive significant impact of elements (services quality, customer confidence, and institutional image) in customer satisfaction with their services. The sample of this paper does not cover the total number of customers of Islamic banks in Jordan and did not take into account all the factors that affect the satisfaction of customers. In the future, it could be a more comprehensive study done in Arab countries. This result is highly relevant with immediate practical implications. This study is intended to help Jordanian Islamic banks' management develop their marketing strategies. This is important for the survival of this type of bank. Contribution/ Originality
The primary contribution of this study revealed that there is a positive significant impact of bank services quality, customer confidence, and institutional image on customer satisfaction. These findings will help banks' management develop their marketing strategies, keeping current customers satisfied and attracting new clients. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Building Strong Teaching and Learning Strategies through Teaching Innovations and Learners’ Creativity : A Study of Vietnam Universities
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Building a teaching and learning strategy is an essential task for both lecturers and students. Innovation in methods and forms of teaching and learning, and in conducting examination and evaluation are in the direction of developing and promoting students’ creativity. However, not all lecturers and students deeply understand and effectively use this strategy in their teaching and learning. To develop active and creative teaching and learning strategies, both lecturers and students must develop their own strategies, that is, teachers and learners must understand the nature, objectives, motivation, teaching, and learning methods. This study uses the survey method to describe the correlation between the lecturers and student. Respondents included 1.000 students and 130 lecturers at ten major universities in the Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam. Data obtained from the interviews and questionnaires was used to analyze the current teaching and learning model in the sampled universities along with the advantages and limitations of this model. Based on these data and analysis, we proposed a new paradigm in developing active teaching and learning strategies for lecturers and students, optimal methods for achieving the expectations from teaching strategies and active learning methods utilized by lecturers and students. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the development of positive teaching and learning strategies, creating interest, and promoting students' self-study ability. At the same time, it designs the basic contents of the strategy development process of teaching and learning for both lecturers and students. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Examining the Influence of Computer Literacy and Mathematics Competency on Pre-Service Teachers in Nigeria
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Since it has been well established that students’ learning and achievements depend hugely on teachers’ ability and competency, this study was aimed at investigating the issues of computer literacy and mathematics competency in human resource development among pre-service teachers. Two test instruments, the mathematics competency test (MCT) and the computer appreciation test (CAT) were used for data collection. The study was guided by two research questions and two corresponding null hypotheses tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The result obtained showed that mathematics competency and computer literacy had significant influence on pre-service teachers’ performance. Those competent in Mathematics with understanding of computer applications performed better in both MCT and CAT. Gender was also found to be a big criterion in determining the differences in the mathematical and computer skills among pre-service teachers. From these findings, the study recommends that institutions involved in the 21st century teacher preparation programme should ensure that their products are potential teachers with high quality training, rooted in mathematics competency and computer literacy and in tandem with current global best practices. Contribution/ Originality
Since studies on the influence of mathematics and computer competency on students’ achievement in Nigeria are scarce in literature, this study comprehensively examined the trends in preparing pre-service teachers in mathematics and also checked the extent to which they have acquired basic computer skills in relation to mathematics. Findings obtained will be useful to educational policy makers in Nigeria. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
The Effect of Group Counseling in Reducing Parental Stress and Depression in Jordanian Mothers of Children with Autism
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
This study aimed to investigate the impact of a group counseling program on reducing parental stress and depression among mothers of Jordanian children with autism. A purposive sample comprising 40 mothers of children with autism was selected from three autism centers in Zarqa and Rusaifa in Jordan; these participants were then randomly assigned to either an experimental group (N = 20) or control group (N = 20). Participants were asked to complete both the Parental Stress Index–Short Form (PSI–SF; including its three sub-scales) and an amended Arabic version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS): pre- and posttest by both groups, and a six-week follow-up test by the experimental group. A CBT-based group counseling program was designed and 14 sessions were held three times per week over a four-week period. The difference between the pre- and posttest scores for the two groups revealed that the experimental group was significantly more likely to have lower levels of parental stress and depression. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in scores between the experimental group’s posttest and follow-up assessment: Total Stress (Total PSI), Parental Distress (PD), and depression had all decreased significantly; Parent–Child Dysfunctional Interaction (PCDI) had also decreased, but not significantly; however, although not significantly, stress levels associated with a Difficult Child (DC) had increased. Contribution/ Originality
This study confirms the findings of previous studies that CBT-based group counseling is effective in improving the well-being of mothers caring for a child with autism. However, its primary contribution is revealing that alternative, more effective strategies need to be identified for addressing both the stress associated with a difficult child and parent–child dysfunctional interactions. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Impact of the Self-Assessment Process on Quality Enhancement of Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Vietnam
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Quality assurance and accreditation has been implemented in Vietnam for nearly twenty years. It is mandatory for all Vietnamese higher education institutions to undertake accreditation including self-assessment. This study aims to investigate the impact of the self-assessment processes on quality enhancement of universities in Vietnam. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 33 participants from three Vietnamese universities located in three major regions: the North, the Central and the South. The interviewees were those who directly involved in the self-assessment processes including institutional leaders, department heads, faculty deans, internal quality assurance staff and lecturers. Thematic analysis identified that there was a number of notable impacts resulting from the implementation of self-assessment on higher education quality. Key impacts were reported in relation to: leadership and management, teaching staff, students and student support, and training programs. The study concludes that self-assessment processes had a positive impact on improving the quality of teaching, learning, program management and student support in Vietnamese universities sampled for the current study. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the first studies to highlight key stakeholders’ viewpoints about the implementation of quality assurance and accreditation in higher education. It points out how self-assessment processes made positive impacts to improve the quality of teaching, learning, management, and student support in the Vietnamese universities. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Transforming Higher Education Spaces: Analysis of Higher Educational Attainment Expectation Factors among High School Learners in Kwa-Dlangezwa, South Africa
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Higher education is a major driving force of transformation. To achieve this, higher educational attainment expectation among adolescent learners is critical. In order to clarify why it is challenging for so many black South African adolescents to pursue higher education using the little available facilities and resources, this study analyzed educational expectation factors in transforming higher education. This study adopted a quantitative research approach using the descriptive design of correlation type in other to explore variables such as parental engagement, academic self-efficacy and school connectedness on educational expectation of higher school adolescents in Kwa-Dlangezwa in South Africa. A total of 100 participants were selected as sample using simple random sampling with average mean age of 14 years (SD= 9.31). A structured questionnaire consisting of parental engagement, academic self-efficacy, school connectedness and educational expectation was used to collect data. Three research questions were asked and answered using Multiple Regression and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistical tools. The result revealed that educational expectation could be achieved by parental engagement, academic self-efficacy, and school connectedness. It was concluded that if educational system will be transformed for sustainable development, factors such as parental engagement, academic self-efficacy, and school connectedness should be given adequate consideration. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to scanty literature in South Africa on parental engagement, academic self-efficacy, and school connectedness as determinant of educational attainment expectations. It brings result of parental engagement as the highest contributing factor followed by school connectedness and academic self-efficacy to educational attainment or learners. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Investigating Informational Texts Teaching and Learning in Developing Countries: The Case of Vietnamese High Schools
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Reading comprehension of informational texts has been largely debated and introduced at all levels of education across western countries. However, it has not received enough attention in developing countries including Vietnam. This paper aims to investigate the procedure of reading and comprehension of informational texts in high schools in Vietnam. The study surveyed 588 teachers and 2744 high school students across all regions of Vietnam. The survey questionnaires asked teachers and students’ opinions on the teaching and learning of informational texts. Through statistical analysis with Excel sheets, the results show that the part of informational texts in the curriculum was small when compared with literary texts. This shows that there is very little requirement of teaching and learning informational text in high schools which results in students’ limited ability in reading informational text. The findings also suggest that understanding and reading informational texts have been contended as essential to the educational performance of students. The research also revealed that both teachers and students need to be more prepared in the classrooms to teach and learn informational texts. It is recommended that Vietnamese general education curricula should include a greater amount of informational texts in textbooks and instruction on informational texts should be given more attention to improve students’ understanding. Contribution/ Originality
This study revealed that informational text reading comprehension was a fairly new concept at high school level in Vietnam. In fact, the proportion of informational texts in the curriculum was small when compared with literary texts. High school students were not instructed techniques and strategies to read informational texts. In this context, this study will provide useful new insights. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Factors Affecting the Capital Structure of the Textile Industry in Bangladesh: An Inferential Study
The main objective of the study is to recognize the major factors influencing the capital structure of the textile firms and to identify the association among them from the context of Bangladesh. The researchers reviewed different conditional theories of capital structure before identifying the determinants of the textile firms. For this purpose, panel data for A-category listed textile companies of the Dhaka Stock Exchange were selected. The study developed multiple regression models for the period 2008 to 2017. Key -independent variables include firm profitability, tangibility, growth, age, liquidity and Size. Leverage ratio was used as the dependent variable. The study explored that profitability; firm size and liquidity have significant positive relationship with the debt ratio, which is consistent with the Trade-off theory. On the other hand, tangibility, growth rate and age are not significantly related with the said ratio. The findings of this study will help financial managers to make the right decisions on fund borrowing and equity financing. Then they can use borrowing in a proper way to support the market value of their companies. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the very few studies which have investigated the direct relationship of determinant factors with the debt maturity of the listed textile companies in the stock exchange by using panel data analysis. Economics » Financial Risk and Management Reviews » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Vital Statistics for Leading Countries in COVID-19 Cases
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus and the overall number of the COVID-19 cases is increasing worldwide. As on 24th March, 2020, China, Italy and United States were found to be the countries with maximum number of reported cases. China seemed to manage this outbreak with only 3,281 deaths for 81,218 cases with a death rate of 0.040 and a recovery record of 73,650 patients. The present review emphasizes the comparative patterns with which this pandemic spread in the above mentioned three countries. Paper also discusses total cases, daily recorded cases and total deaths of patients with daily death records. Conclusively, COVID-19 is affecting the population globally at a very rapid rate and should be dealt with maximum efforts by all the countries. Contribution/ Originality
This study documents the comparative patterns with which this pandemic spread among the leading countries including China, Italy and United States of America. The present paper also discusses total cases, daily recorded cases and total deaths of patients with daily death records. Medical Sciences » Journal of Diseases » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Processing and Storage Impact on Carotenoid Contents and Functional Properties of Yellow Cassava Traditional Food Products
This study determined the carotenoid content, functional properties and sensory qualities of seven cassava products (Dried chips, Attieke, Chickwangue, Fufu, Gari, Lafun and Pupuru) obtained from yellow fleshed biofortified cassava varieties (TMS 01/1371, TMS 01/1412 and TMS 01/1368) before and after processing over a 3months period of storage. Cassava products obtained from the three varieties were analysed and compared with non biofortified products. Bulk density was highest at 0.92 g-1ml in variety TMS01/1412 and lowest at 0.57 g-1ml in TMS 01/1371. Swelling capacity ranged from 25.67-51.33% while Water absorption capacity ranged from 19.33-75.33% across all the biofortified products. Carotenoid content decreased after processing and even much more after storage but modest retention recorded in variety TMS 1368. Retention of total carotenoid after the storage period was highest in Chickwangue (95%) and Fufu (92%) for variety TMS01/1368 and lowest in lafun from TMS 01/1371(25%). Overall acceptance of food products from variety 01/1368 was significantly higher among the samples hence, have potential to be the choice of biofortified cassava variety for production of cassava based food products with high retention of total carotenoid content. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to literature on valorization of yellow fleshed biofortified cassava varieties by examining the retention of total carotenoids as well as the functional properties of traditional food products from these yellow varieties for possible industrial application. Agricultural Sciences » Journal of Food Technology Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
Infrastructure Development, Capacity Utilization and Manufacturing Value Added in Nigeria
One of the greatest challenges being grappled with by most developing countries is to boost manufacturing sector performance. In achieving this however, emphasis has been laid on the role of infrastructural development coupled with utilization of capacity in the manufacturing sector. Previous studies have focused on the effect of infrastructure on manufacturing productivity. This study differs from the rest by examining the impact of infrastructure development and capacity utilization on manufacturing value added, using Nigeria data from 1980-2019. Our framework of analysis employed electricity, average capacity utilization, government capital expenditure and manufacturing value added annual percentage growth as variables of analytical relevance. Finding indicates that electricity had negative and insignificant effect on manufacturing value added while manufacturing capacity utilization and capital expenditure had positive and significant effect on manufacturing value added. The result reiterates that capital expenditure on social and economic infrastructure has the capacity to improve manufacturing value added. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the few studies which have investigated infrastructure development, capacity utilization and manufacturing value added in Nigeria. Economics » The Economics and Finance Letters » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
Knowledge and Utilization of E-Health Care Delivery among Health Care Professionals in Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Journal: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research
The high burden of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in Nigeria underscores the need for electronic health. This study determined the knowledge and utilization of e-Health care delivery among health care professionals in federal teaching hospital Abakaliki (FETHA) Ebonyi State. A self-developed questionnaire was used for the study. Two specific objectives with four null –hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. Out of a population of 2092 health workers in FETHA, 209 representing 10% were drawn through a multistage sampling technique and were studied. Frequency and percentage were used to answer research question one, Mean statistic was used to answer research questions two, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used in testing null-hypotheses one and two while Binomial Logistics Regression was used in testing hypotheses three and four at .05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. The findings indicated that health care professionals in FETHA possessed good knowledge of e-Health care delivery with an overall per cent (85.6%). The findings further show that utilization of e-Health care delivery was low (x?= 2.14). The four null-hypotheses tested shows that there is no statistical significant difference in level of knowledge by age (P=.236 >0.05), level of utilization by age (P-value =.087>0.05), level of knowledge by gender (P-value=.051>0.05), level of utilization by gender (P-value = .908>0.05). The study concluded among others that Nigerian government at all level, through their various ministries of health should organize intensive ICT training and retraining of health workers regarding e-Health use in health care delivery. Contribution/ Originality
This Study Contributes to the Existing Literature by Evaluating the Knowledge and Utilization of E-Health Care Delivery among Health Care Professionals in Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Medical Sciences » International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Role of Fossil Fuel and Urbanization on Environment Panel Data of China and Japan
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research
This study explore the association between the fossil fuel base power plants, increasing urbanization, manufacturing with (CO2) emissions and their role toward the environmental deterioration of two economies china and Japan. We have used the data of thirty six year 1980-2015, and apply the panel data analysis technique and fixed effect and random effect model for the analysis and find fixed effect model is appropriate by the use of hausman test study conclude that coal base power plants in china and Japan are the significant and positive contributor to raise the level of (CO2) in atmosphere. Oil base power plants are emitting the Carbon significantly and having the positive relationship with (CO2) emissions, natural gas base power plants show a negative effects on (CO2) emission and insignificant in this study .Raising level of urbanization in the cities raise the level of (CO2) emissions, increasing level of manufacturing value addition also significant contributor of (CO2) emission and negatively influencing the environment of the world. China’s and japans government should try to reduce the electricity production from fossil fuels and try to develop the new renewable source of energy which having least carbon emission with optimal cost and also Reduced the level of urbanization and manufacturing to make the environment clean and friendly. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to existing literature by investigating The Role of Fossil Fuel and Urbanization on Environment Panel Data of China and Japan covering the year 1980-2015. Energy & Environmental Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
The Effect Assessment of Industrial Activities on Air Pollution at Cimerwa and its Surrounding Areas, Rusizi-District-Rwanda
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research
In the last three decades, considerable efforts to protect people from ambient air pollutants exposure have been made. However, vulnerable populations groups, including the elderly, children, and pregnant women, and other people present with respiratory problems are most concern as their immune system is weak. The main aim of this paper was to assess the effect of industrial activities on air pollution at CIMERWA Cement factory, one of the biggest industries in Rwanda and its surrounding areas. Portable air quality sensors (Pockets PM2.5 Sensors) were used for monitoring the concentration levels of PM2.5 and PM10. Questionnaire method was also used for investigating the presence and potential sources of pollution across the site. Survey results indicated that dust; noise pollution and Particulate Matter come up as the main pollutants in the areas where industrial activities and vehicle emissions are the potential sources. Sampling activities showed that the average concentration levels of PM2.5 are in range of 28.0–32.0µg/m3 during morning hours and 46.0-50.0µg/m3 during evening hours while that of PM10 are in range of 51.0-55.0µg/m3 and 69.0-73.0µg/m3 during morning and evening hours respectively. Results showed that air pollutants were present around the considered area that is why the appropriate mitigation and management strategies concerning these pollutants were highly recommended as the contribution of this paper. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated the effects of industrial activities on air pollution in Rwanda. Energy & Environmental Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
Mathematical Model of an SIR Epidemic Switching with Zero Co-Infectives
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Journal: International Journal of Mathematical Research
This paper studies the global dynamics of an SIR epidemic switching model with zero co-infectives and intervention programmes. The model considers two epidemics of non-specific nomenclature in which the first epidemic is a precondition to the outbreak of the second epidemic. Analytical study of the model exposed the two epidemic steady states, namely, epidemic-free equilibrium (EFE) and epidemic endemic equilibrium (EEE). Both equilibrium states are shown to be globally attractive points with respect to the criteria of the basic reproduction number using Lyapunov stability theory. Some sufficient conditions on the model parameters are obtained to show the existence of the forward bifurcation. Finally, numerical simulations are done to exemplify the qualitative results and the impact of switching and intervention programmes. The numerical results shown that switching reduces the susceptibility and infectivity of the first epidemic and increases that of the second epidemic. Also, depending on the severity of the both epidemics, the different levels of intervention programmes are needed to reduce the number of infectives in both epidemics. However, equal intervention programmes are recommended for both epidemics to avoid neglecting one epidemic during outbreaks of the two epidemics. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the few studies in mathematical epidemiology which have investigated the role of switching in an SIR model of two epidemics with zero co-infectives. In addition, Lyapunov functions theory and Center Manifold method is applied to the model for the global stability analysis and existence of forward bifurcation respectively. Arts and Education » International Journal of Mathematical Research » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Teaching Principles for Aesthetic Education: Cultivating Taiwanese Childrens Aesthetic Literacy
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Teaching students to appreciate the beauty of life in the world through aesthetic education, using a variety of teaching principles to extend their aesthetic experience, will promote “aesthetic intelligence” for children in Taiwan. This can enrich their aesthetic literacy, and give them a desire to perceive and appreciate beautiful things, allowing them to grow into world citizens. By reading, reviewing, analyzing and discussing related studies, this article explores the teaching principles of aesthetic education for children to cultivate children’s aesthetic literacy. This discussion can make Taiwan become a more aesthetically oriented lifeworld. The aspects of aesthetic education for children are as follows: (1) artistic teaching, (2) life-based teaching, (3) diversified teaching, (4) teaching through experience, (5) teaching by doing, (6) individual teaching, (7) imaginative teaching and (8) perceptual teaching. Contribution/ Originality
This article contributes to the teaching principles for early aesthetic education and provides recommendations to cultivate children’s aesthetic literacy in Taiwan. This study can help provide valuable insights about the praxis of aesthetic education for Taiwanese children. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Post-UTME Screening and Year One Students Academic Performance: Any Relationship?
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Adequate high-level skilled manpower is needed to drive and sustain economic, socio-cultural and political development of any nation, to achieve this, quality university education is pivotal. Hence this study examined the relationship of career counseling, study habit pattern family socioeconomic status with academic performance of the University of Ibadan year one students. In Nigeria, the National University Commission (NUC) an umbrella body of all universities both private and government owned introduced Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) to screen further candidates for university admission. Three hundred (300) students across fourteen faculties were recruited using a multistage sampling technique to respond to a structured measuring instrument, with the participants’ current CGPA. The results established that there was a positive and significant relationship of all the factors with academic performance of the participants; school counseling (r =.610, p<0.01) and study habits (r =.731, p<0.01). The study concludes that school counseling and study habits are important factors for improving academic performance of university students. Thus, the study recommends students’ personal study habits skills development, establishment of faculties/colleges counseling unit in addition to central university counseling center so as to cater for individual student peculiarity via their field of study. Contribution/ Originality
The study has contributed to literature of academic performance among university first year students in Nigeria. It also added to paucity of literature in Nigeria on Post-UTME screening and academic performance influencing factors. The study further sustained the efficacy of inferential statistics. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Agile Leadership and Divorce Education: Study on Womens Perception
The high divorce rate is dominant due to economic factors, but it is different from divorce lawsuits for women who are civil servants. They filed for divorce because they sued their husbands, the main reason being communication and lack of respect between them, so the attitude dimension became dominant compared to the domain dimension and tactic dimension. This research used a quantitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques of literature study, questionnaires, and in-depth interviews from 232 respondents. The collected data is presented in the form of frequency tables and graphs to facilitate analysis and discussion. The results showed that the divorce rate was more dominant due to the wife's lawsuit compared to the husband's lawsuit. Divorce is more due to economic factors, except for wives who have jobs as divorced civil servants. The female civil servant filed for divorce due to a lack of respect, needed a head of household who could meet the needs of her family, and needed leadership in agility. The goal of divorce education is to avoid an increase in the number of divorce lawsuits. Divorce education is intended for prospective husband and wife, unmarried couples, couples who are just planning a marriage, or couples who are married but do not have children. Contribution/ Originality
This research is one of the few studies that have found that the high divorce is due to the factor of leadership figures according to women's perspectives. The expected leadership figure is agility leadership, which consists of sensitivity, leadership unity, and resource fluidity. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
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